Northwoods Coalition update

Greetings Northwoods Coalition,
Registration is available for the four-day Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training (SAPST) that will take place in Eau Claire from July 31 – August 3, 2017.
SAPST is designed for individuals to receive 31 of the 40 hours needed to apply as a Prevention Specialist in Training, to learn more about substance abuse prevention practices, and the implementation of SAMSHA’s Strategic Prevention Framework. The four-day event will be facilitated by Kathy Asper, PS, Manager of Prevention Services, Arbor Place, Inc., Lil Pinero, PS-IT, Coalition and Grant Coordinator, Burnett County Prevention Coalition and Sarah Turner, PS, Barron County Community Coalition.
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AODA Partnership Letter from Marathon County

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Stories from across the nation are talking about "new Fentanyl" that is resistant to Narcan (or naloxone).
Here's a couple of the articles...
Two Fentanyl Analogs May Require More Narcan ajc.com
Fentanyl found in Georgia resistant to Naloxone
Newsweek
The opioid epidemic is so bad that librarians are learning how to treat overdoses CNN
New DEA Resource:
Fentanyl - A Briefing Guide for First Responders
New 2017 DEA Drugs of Abuse Resource Guide released this week!
Download your copy today
Drug Warning
Many of us have been at one point in time prescribed some codeine ...

Talking to Kids about Opiods

Dear Friends,
Until the opioid epidemic is reversed, we must continue to talk honestly with our kids about these deadly drugs.
Our evidence-based Drugs: True Stories is a powerful catalyst for these conversations. It is listed on SAMHSA's National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP), which rates effectiveness and research quality of programs like ours.
In Drugs: True Stories (25-min) Joel describes his addiction to opioids. His parents and sister tell how his addiction - starting in 10th grade - devastated their family. View excerpt
The accompanying discussion guide, written with leading addiction experts, offers questions to help you lead vital conversations - ...

Together Facing the Challenge (TFTC) Training for Parents Aug 10 and 17 from 5-8:30PM

Hello Everyone!
I wanted to share our Together Facing the Challenge (TFTC) training flyer with you. We are opening this training up to all parents, not just foster parents. This is a two-session training. Our classes are being held at the Ruth Gilfry center in room 102 on Thursday, August 10th and Thursday, August 17th from 5pm-8:30pm. I have attached a description as well as the flyer for class. FREE childcare is offered, however registration is REQUIRED so we can ensure the correct staffing. Please let me know if you are interested or know someone who may benefit from this FREE ...

State Prevention Conference: June 13 and 14

Greetings!
Re gistration is now available for the 2017 State Prevention Training on June 13 & 14, at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells.
The Training Brochure and lodging information can be found on the attached documents.
Here is the link to register: http://www.uwsp.edu/conted/ConfWrkShp/Pages/prevention.aspx
If interested in attending, contact me at jmak@charter.net and I will send you the information and there may be some financial help in attending.
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How Coalitions can Coordinate with Law Enforcement to create effective Media Messages to help reduce impaired driving

Good Morning,
We look forward to your joining us for our April 20th webinar, “Keeping it Simple: How Coalitions Can Coordinate with Law Enforcement Agencies to Create Effective Media Messages to Help Reduce Impaired Driving” at 1:00pm-2:30pm EDT.
Our Discussion will be led by Dr. Robert Saltz, Senior Scientist at the Prevention Research Center and moderated by Sharon O’Hara, CADCA’s Topical Expert and Consultant
Description of Webinar: The purpose of this webinar is to provide direction and support in developing media messages designed to raise the visibility of enforcement operations to reduce impaired driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), high ...

Governor’s Proclamation on April 2017 as underage Alcohol Use and Abuse Awareness in WI

Hello and good morning:
Attached to the email is the Governor’s Proclamation that recognizes April 2017 as Underage Alcohol Use & Abuse Awareness Month in Wisconsin. Wisconsin has 42 communities (and possibly more that we are not aware of) who will implement the Parents Who Host Lose the Most campaign this April to June. Here is the link to the prevention public awareness campaign on the Wisconsin Department of Health Services website: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/pwh/index.htm
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services will be working on press releases, tweets, and Facebook postings throughout the month of April regarding alcohol use and health.
WIDeptHealthServices Twitter Account: @ ...

Registration is available for the four-day Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training (SAPST) that will take place in Eau Claire from July 31 – August 3, 2017.

SAPST is designed for individuals to receive 31 of the 40 hours needed to apply as a Prevention Specialist in Training, to learn more about substance abuse prevention practices, and the implementation of SAMSHA’s Strategic Prevention Framework. The four-day event will be facilitated by Kathy Asper, PS, Manager of Prevention Services, Arbor Place, Inc., Lil Pinero, PS-IT, Coalition and Grant Coordinator, Burnett County Prevention Coalition and Sarah Turner, PS, Barron County Community Coalition.

Registration to attend the four day training is $80.00. A block of rooms have been reserved at the rate of $82 per night under “Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training” at the Holiday Inn South (4751 Owen Ayres Court, Eau Claire, WI 54701).

This training is limited to the first 20 individuals, with priority given to those who reside or work in Ashland, Douglas, Eau Claire, Florence, Forest, Menominee, Oneida or Vilas counties, who should be registered no later than July 21. Please refer to the attached flyer for more details.

Many of us have been at one point in time prescribed some codeine cough syrup for a cough. Did you know that holding onto it “just in case” might be putting you or your family at risk? “Lean” or “Purple Drank” has been glamorized by pop culture and continues to be abuse.

SAMHSA report shows national underage binge drinking on the decline, by still a concern

Wisconsin underage binge rates, however, have remained stagnant over the past decade (dropping just 1/3 of 1%). Research indicates that underage binge drinking impacts levels of adult binge drinking, a rate that is trending up slightly over the past few years.

Have you seen these great billboards around Wausau created by students in the new John Muir “My Choice” program?!? Super job guys!

Thank you to BA & Esther Greenheck Foundation for your support!

Disclaimer: Any views or opinions expressed within the attached articles and/or posts are solely those of the author and do not reflect the views or opinions of the
Marathon County Alcohol & Other Drugs (AOD) Partnership Council, Inc.

Until the opioid epidemic is reversed, we must continue to talk honestly with our kids about these deadly drugs.

Our evidence-based Drugs: True Stories is a powerful catalyst for these conversations. It is listed on SAMHSA’s National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP), which rates effectiveness and research quality of programs like ours.

In Drugs: True Stories (25-min) Joel describes his addiction to opioids. His parents and sister tell how his addiction – starting in 10th grade – devastated their family. View excerpt

The accompanying discussion guide, written with leading addiction experts, offers questions to help you lead vital conversations – and encourage kids to think critically about their decisions.

“Drugs: True Stories is a powerful tool to stimulate discussion among school age youth – and adults – about drugs. As part of our city-wide initiative to reduce risk behaviors and injuries associated with drug use, Drugs: True Stories is presented in the classroom, teacher and nurse trainings and parent meetings.”Sarah O’Donnell, RN, MPH, Safe and Drug-Free Schools
Unified Student Services, Boston Public Schools

“Drugs: True Stories demonstrates the insidious nature of addiction. As it snuck up on Joel he hid it from his parents. Jillian’s story is appropriate for what we call ‘concerned other’ groups. Finally, Trevor’s story illustrates the protective factor of parent involvement.”Mike Lynch, Managing Director for Safe and Civil Schools
North Central Educational Service District

Words Can Work Trainings“I appreciated that the views and information expressed was honest and not absolutist  so often in prevention all use is labeled as “bad.” We know in the real world that we need to have real conversations with youth not scare tactics.”

“Great training. Excellent curriculum. So many great activities! I plan to use them all.”

“The training was wonderful. Your ideas and experience were outstanding. I’ll feel more confident about doing role-play with youth!”

Our advisors and contributors are from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Harvard Medical School and other leading institutions. Contact us for information on quantity discount pricing and streaming Words Can Work DVDs.D

Please note: Due to licensing regulations we are unable to store food that is past its sell by date. We do not currently have a need for sample size (hotel) soaps, shampoo, lotion, or conditioner. We no longer accept used ink cartridges for recycling. We do collect used cell phones for our recycling program.

I wanted to share our Together Facing the Challenge (TFTC) training flyer with you. We are opening this training up to all parents, not just foster parents. This is a two-session training. Our classes are being held at the Ruth Gilfry center in room 102 on Thursday, August 10th and Thursday, August 17th from 5pm-8:30pm. I have attached a description as well as the flyer for class. FREE childcare is offered, however registration is REQUIRED so we can ensure the correct staffing. Please let me know if you are interested or know someone who may benefit from this FREE training.

I would suggest this course for parents with children ages 5 and up. If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Kayleigh Mengel will be attending as the new NWC Central region contact.

Thank you—and I look forward to hearing from you!

Danielle Luther, MPH

Manager – Substance Abuse Prevention

Marshfield Clinic Center for Community Outreach

715-221-8413

Hello:

We are pleased to announce a FREE moderated online course that addresses the role and application of ethics in substance abuse prevention. The course will start on Monday, May 22 and will end on Friday, June 2, 2017. Using cases and interactive activities, participants will explore the six standards in the Prevention Code of Ethics and learn to use a 4-step decision-making process to assess, address, and evaluate a range of ethical issues. In addition, five discussion forums, facilitated by an experienced course moderator, will provide opportunities for participants to apply lessons learned.

This course is endorsed by the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC) for Prevention Specialist certification or re-certification. On passing the assessment at the end of this course (80% correct), participants will receive a Certificate of Completion which they can submit to their respective credentialing authorities.

More information about the moderated online course is attached to the email. If you have any questions please feel free to ask.

Hello,

Below is a message that may help if you are planning on attending the National Drug Endangered Children’s Conference, which will be held in Wisconsin this year:

We are busy developing the agenda for this year’s National Drug Endangered Children’s Conference and the Wisconsin Drug Endangered Children’s Conference scheduled for August 29-31, 2017 at the Hyatt Regency in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

The hotel block is OPEN and you can start making your room reservations – PLEASE NOTE – we are asking for funding to cover a limited number of lodging scholarships. If you choose to apply for a lodging scholarship – our suggestion to you at this… time – is to make your reservation now, and if/when we receive funding, you can always cancel the reservation – this will ensure that you get a room at the conference hotel. Please follow the directions below https://aws.passkey.com/go/gdojs If you don’t have internet access, call 888-421-1442. You cannot call the hotel directly to the conference rate of $82.

We look forward to your joining us for our April 20th webinar, “Keeping it Simple: How Coalitions Can Coordinate with Law Enforcement Agencies to Create Effective Media Messages to Help Reduce Impaired Driving” at 1:00pm-2:30pm EDT.

Our Discussion will be led by Dr. Robert Saltz, Senior Scientist at the Prevention Research Center and moderated by Sharon O’Hara, CADCA’s Topical Expert and Consultant

Description of Webinar: The purpose of this webinar is to provide direction and support in developing media messages designed to raise the visibility of enforcement operations to reduce impaired driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), high visibility enforcement (HVE) is a universal strategy that combines law enforcement efforts with visibility elements and a publicity strategy to educate the public and promote compliance with the law. The goal of HVE is to make the motoring public aware of impaired driving enforcement efforts and create deterrence. When the perceived risk of getting caught by law enforcement goes up, the likelihood that people will engage in unsafe driving behaviors goes down.

Learning Goals:

In this session, participants will:

Understand the main purpose of creating enforcement “visibility;”

Identify effective and ineffective messages;

Recognize the best messages and media for reaching specific primary audiences;

Learn how prevention organizations and coalitions can create visibility in coordination with enforcement operations of local and state police agencies;

Attached to the email is the Governor’s Proclamation that recognizes April 2017 as Underage Alcohol Use & Abuse Awareness Month in Wisconsin. Wisconsin has 42 communities (and possibly more that we are not aware of) who will implement the Parents Who Host Lose the Most campaign this April to June. Here is the link to the prevention public awareness campaign on the Wisconsin Department of Health Services website: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/pwh/index.htm

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services will be working on press releases, tweets, and Facebook postings throughout the month of April regarding alcohol use and health.